FCPS

Dear Langley School Community,

 

As we approach the end of 2024 and begin winter break, I want to reflect on the incredible efforts and achievements of our students, staff, and families. In a very short time, I have seen and felt how unique our school and community are.

 

Winter break is a time for rest, reflection, and reconnecting with loved ones. It’s an opportunity to recharge and return, ready to embrace the new year with energy and enthusiasm. I encourage everyone to take some time to enjoy the season.

 

As a reminder, school will resume on Monday, January 6th, 2025. The school office will be closed during the break.

 

On behalf of our faculty and staff, I would like to wish you a wonderful winter break. I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year and am ready to continue building a bright future together. 

Best,

LS

Lawrence Stroud
Principal
Langley High School

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Discover What It Means To Be a Saxon!

Check out Langley High School's Top 10 to see why we are exceptional!

This Week at Langley 

Tuesday, December 17

• Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link

Thursday, December 19

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link
• Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Message from the Principal 

As we approach our final week before winter break, I continue to be amazed by our students' talents, our staff's dedication, and the passion of the Langley community.

I want to thank everyone for the warm and welcoming reception I have received as I join this incredible community—a special thank you to the Langley PTSA for the welcome breakfast on Wednesday morning. If you are not a current member of the PTSA, I encourage you to join. Their work is invaluable in helping us provide an excellent experience for our students and families in many ways.

Thank you for your support with student arrivals this week. Seeing many of you and your students each morning is one of the highlights of my day. It is fantastic to see everyone demonstrating kindness and patience each morning. Please continue using the established traffic pattern for Kiss and Ride, as dropping students off in other parking lot areas is unsafe.

When dropping off students, please continue to move to Door #14 as far as possible.

Have a wonderful week.

Principal Stroud

Donate to the PTSA 

Donate to the PTSA!  The PTSA depends on donations from our families to provide the programming and school support for this year.  The PTSA budget relies on families donating $125 per student.  If you have yet to donate this year, please do so here. Please donate! 

The link can be found on our website, ptsalangley.org, or donate directly here

Student Attendance Reporting

The holiday season is almost upon us!  With that, we recognize that many families may have travel plans that could impact school attendance. 

We kindly ask that, if possible, you inform us of any planned absences as soon as you are able. This will greatly assist our attendance office in managing the increased volume of attendance requests we typically experience during this time. 

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Boundary Review Community Meeting

This meeting is an opportunity for community members to get involved, provide feedback, and stay informed.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 6:30-8:00 p.m. James Madison High School 2500 James Madison Dr, Vienna, VA 22181 Cafeteria While registration is not required, it helps us plan accordingly. If you are able to attend, please register for the event by completing this short form.

 

Saxon Gear 

Looking for the perfect gift for your Saxon student this holiday season?  We have a large selection of sweatshirts, pants, coats, hats, etc - plus we deliver!  Visit Langleyboosters.org under the SHOP tab to order.  Please place orders by 12/19 to receive it before the holidays!

LOST AND FOUND

Missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox and/or water bottle? It may be in Langley’s very large lost & found collection. Please stop by the lost and found box located in the cafeteria no later than December 20th. 

Items left in lost and found after December 20th will be donated. 

Winter Break

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Please note that Langley High School offices will be closed during the break. 

Exploring Boundaries in Parenting: Pros, Cons and Consequences

January 9th at 7 PM at the McLean Community Center

The Safe Community Coalition offers monthly parent discussion groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. This month’s topic, Exploring Boundaries in Parenting; Pros, Cons and Consequences, helps parents set effective boundaries for children and teens and helps to create healthier family relationships. Join Mimi Weisberg, LCSW, Heather Tedesco, Ph.D., and Jennifer Lager, Psy.D.  as we explore setting reasonable expectations and boundaries for different developmental stages. Participants are encouraged to share scenarios and techniques that have been effective and tools and resources to help with the challenges of parenting will be provided.

Can't attend in person? Join us via Zoom: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87503068171?pwd=SfH90jxayzdbN8vOiqarYCs3HjtIWr.1

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

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@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley 

Tuesday, December 10

• Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11

• Welcome Principal Stroud, PTSA General Membership Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 12

• Jazz Band/Cooper MS Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 13

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, December 17

• Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link

Thursday, December 19

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link
• Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Message from the Principal 

Arrival / Langley Parking Reminders

Seeing many of you drop off your students each morning has been a highlight. I appreciate the strong sense of community as students are dropped off daily. It is fantastic to see everyone operating with kindness and patience each morning.

1. As you know, our parking lots bustle each morning. To improve visibility and safety for students and staff walking, we are working on getting a second crosswalk painted near Door #14.
2. Please always use the established traffic pattern for Kiss and Ride. It is unsafe to drop students off in other parking lot areas.
3. When dropping off your students, please move up to Door #14 as far as possible. I understand it may be more convenient for them to be dropped off near Door #11 or #12, but it creates an issue of traffic backing up.

Parking Reminders

We have noticed an increased number of vehicles parked on campus without a parking pass. The maximum number of parking permits has been issued, and the lot is at full capacity.

Our Security staff monitors school parking and issues parking tickets to cars without passes. The administrative team will follow up with students and parents of vehicles parked on campus without a pass.

Have a wonderful week.

Principal Stroud

Wellness Screening for 11th grade students

Mental health problems can develop in adolescence which is full of emotions for teens. Some of these emotions are actually mental illnesses. Depression is among the most common mental illnesses. Depression is treatable; however, it is a leading risk factor for suicide. To proactively address mental illness, Langley High School is providing a mental wellness screening and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. 

Wellness Screening- December 9, 2023    

11th grade parents received an email on November 8th with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Please contact Tim Ready, school counselor, at [email protected] with any questions.

The Langley PTSA is rolling out the Green & Gold Carpet for our new principal, Mr. Stroud!

Join PTSA leadership and our new principal, Mr. Larry Stroud, for a breakfast reception on December 11, at 9AM.  The parent community will welcome Mr. Stroud to Langley and then turn over the mic, as we invite him to share his vision and priorities for our students and school.

Please let us know you’re coming as well as submit your questions in advance HERE.  RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.  

The event will take place in the Lecture Hall, which can be accessed through door #9, beginning at 8:45 AM on 12/11.

See you there!

Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar

Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register Here

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Webinar Highlights:

• What is Sextortion?
• What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
• How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
• How should families respond if their child was victimized?

Langley's Outstanding Employees

Celebrate Langley's Outstanding Employees for the 2024-2025 school year!

Every year, Langley celebrates several employees as part of the FCPS Honors program. This year's outstanding employees are listed below with community testimony to their amazing work. Congratulations!

The Reflections Art Contest

The Reflections Art Contest 2024-25 is now concluded on the local level.

Many thanks to the LHS office, Student Activities, Teachers and LHS PTSA for their help and support. 

We are grateful and thankful to the Reflections volunteer judges for their professional evaluation, expertise and contribution to the LHS community. Applause and Bravo! to the super-talented participating students, who graciously shared their inspiration, talent … and perfect imperfections, by creating their wonderful and unique works of art. The first place entries are moving onto the Regional level FCCPTA.

PTSA Reflections Art Contest Winners, Langley High School 2024-25,

Click here for the list of the winners.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

LOST AND FOUND

Missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox and/or water bottle? It may be in Langley’s very large lost & found collection. Please stop by the lost and found box located in the cafeteria no later than December 20th. 

Items left in lost and found after December 20th will be donated. 

Winter Break

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Please note that Langley High School offices will be closed during the break. 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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The Langley PTSA is rolling out the Green & Gold Carpet for our new principal, Mr. Stroud!

Join PTSA leadership and our new principal, Mr. Larry Stroud, for a breakfast reception on December 11, at 9AM.  The parent community will welcome Mr. Stroud to Langley and then turn over the mic, as we invite him to share his vision and priorities for our students and school.

Please let us know you’re coming as well as submit your questions in advance HERE.  RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.  

The event will take place in the Lecture Hall, which can be accessed through door #9, beginning at 8:45 AM on 12/11.

See you there!

Langley High School PTSA

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley 

Tuesday, December 3

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link
• Financial Aid Night, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 6

• Transfer Family Potluck Lunch, Career Center, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Renaissance Feaste, Langley Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 7

• Renaissance Feaste, Langley Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 10

• Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11

• Welcome Principal Stroud, PTSA General Membership Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 12

• Jazz Band/Cooper MS Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17

• Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 19

• Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night

Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:30 p.m.

Langley HS Auditorium

This presentation will review the financial aid process to prepare students and parents for post-secondary educational expenses. We will address the various types of financial aid, the financial aid application, scholarship funding, as well as general best practices.

Renaissance Feaste 

Last call for Feaste Tickets!  Dinner seats for the Choral Renaissance Feaste are available until November 29th . Buy now at 2024 Langley High School Renaissance Feaste via ThunderTix before we sell out! The show will feature all four choirs, a winter holiday ambience, beautiful music, wonderful food and holiday cheer. Dinner tickets are priced at $38 and stadium seating on the steps of Langley Hall (no dinner) are being sold for $10. Back by popular demand are pumpkin Bundt cakes baked by one of our own Madrigals, Seth Ludlow.

Wellness Screening for 9th and 11th grade students

Mental health problems can develop in adolescence which is full of emotions for teens. Some of these emotions are actually mental illnesses. Depression is among the most common mental illnesses. Depression is treatable; however, it is a leading risk factor for suicide. To proactively address mental illness, Langley High School is providing a mental wellness screening and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. 

Wellness Screening- December 2, 2024         (9th Grade Parents Only)  

9th grade parents received an email on October 31st with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Wellness Screening- December 9, 2023         (11th Grade Parents Only)  

11th grade parents received an email on November 8th with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Please contact Tim Ready, school counselor, at [email protected] with any questions.

 

Each year, FCPS looks to honor several staff members for outstanding excellence in their roles:

- Outstanding Teacher (has at least 3 years of experience)

- Outstanding New Teacher (within their first three years)

- Outstanding Principal (has completed at least 3 years as a building Principal)

- Outstanding School Leader (has completed at least 1 year as an Assistant Principal, Director of Student Activities, or Director of Student Services)

- Outstanding Professional Employee (Counselor, Psychologist, Social Worker, College & Career Center Specialist, Systems of Support Advisor (SoSA), School Based Technology Specialist (SBTS), Technology Support Specialist (TSSpec), Instructional Coach, Assessment Coach, Special Education Department Chair, Safety & Security Specialist)

- Outstanding Operational Employee (Administrative and Office Assistants, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison, Safety & Security Assistant)

Click here for additional information and for nominations. Nomination deadline is Monday, December 2, 2024.

Donate to the PTSA 

Donate to the PTSA!  The PTSA depends on donations from our families to provide the programming and school support for this year.  The PTSA budget relies on families donating $125 per student.  If you have yet to donate this year, please do so here.  Already this year, the PTSA has held social events for our students to help build community, like the Tailgate and Trivia Tournament.  PTSA has hosted events to show our wonderful Langley staff how much their work with our students is appreciated, to include the Welcome Back Breakfast and Fall Appreciation Lunch.  PTSA has supported the academic and artistic pursuits of our students including buying books for the English department, sponsoring the Robotics Club, and supporting the performing arts.  We have many more events planned this year, but we need the financial support of our families to make these programs and sponsorships possible!  Please donate!  The link can be found on our website, ptsalangley.org, or donate directly here

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

LOST AND FOUND

Missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox and/or water bottle? It may be in Langley’s very large lost & found collection. Please stop by the lost and found box located in the cafeteria no later than December 20th. 

Items in lost and found will be donated after December 20th.

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Message from the Principal 

Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Community Members,

I hope this message finds you well. As I reflect on my first week as principal of Langley High School, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and share my excitement for what lies ahead.

I am deeply thankful for the warm reception from our students, staff, and families. I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of you and see firsthand the passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence that defines our school community.

I’ve been listening, observing, and learning throughout this first week. I have been fortunate to experience students engaging in strong academic activities and excellent extracurricular programming. I have also met parents and family members at various community events. The talent of our students has blown me away. I am committed to ensuring that our school is where every student feels supported, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

I’m excited about what's to come and looking forward to the future of our students and school community.

Lawrence Stroud
Principal
Langley High School

This Week at Langley 

Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29

• Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tuesday, December 3

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link
• Financial Aid Night, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 6

• Transfer Family Potluck Lunch, Career Center, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Renaissance Feaste, Langley Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 7

• Renaissance Feaste, Langley Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night

Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:30 p.m.

Langley HS Auditorium

This presentation will review the financial aid process to prepare students and parents for post-secondary educational expenses. We will address the various types of financial aid, the financial aid application, scholarship funding, as well as general best practices.

Renaissance Feaste 

Last call for Feaste Tickets!  Dinner seats for the Choral Renaissance Feaste are available until November 29th . Buy now at 2024 Langley High School Renaissance Feaste via ThunderTix before we sell out! The show will feature all four choirs, a winter holiday ambience, beautiful music, wonderful food and holiday cheer. Dinner tickets are priced at $38 and stadium seating on the steps of Langley Hall (no dinner) are being sold for $10. Back by popular demand are pumpkin Bundt cakes baked by one of our own Madrigals, Seth Ludlow.

Wellness Screening for 9th and 11th grade students

Mental health problems can develop in adolescence which is full of emotions for teens. Some of these emotions are actually mental illnesses. Depression is among the most common mental illnesses. Depression is treatable; however, it is a leading risk factor for suicide. To proactively address mental illness, Langley High School is providing a mental wellness screening and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. 

Wellness Screening- December 2, 2024         (9th Grade Parents Only)  

9th grade parents received an email on October 31st with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Wellness Screening- December 9, 2023         (11th Grade Parents Only)  

11th grade parents received an email on November 8th with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Please contact Tim Ready, school counselor, at [email protected] with any questions.

 

Each year, FCPS looks to honor several staff members for outstanding excellence in their roles:

- Outstanding Teacher (has at least 3 years of experience)

- Outstanding New Teacher (within their first three years)

- Outstanding Principal (has completed at least 3 years as a building Principal)

- Outstanding School Leader (has completed at least 1 year as an Assistant Principal, Director of Student Activities, or Director of Student Services)

- Outstanding Professional Employee (Counselor, Psychologist, Social Worker, College & Career Center Specialist, Systems of Support Advisor (SoSA), School Based Technology Specialist (SBTS), Technology Support Specialist (TSSpec), Instructional Coach, Assessment Coach, Special Education Department Chair, Safety & Security Specialist)

- Outstanding Operational Employee (Administrative and Office Assistants, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison, Safety & Security Assistant)

Our Langley High School winners will be submitted for consideration at the pyramid, region and division levels. We believe that our staff is truly exceptional and that the work we do for our students deserves celebration beyond our school. You may submit this form more than once. You do not have to nominate for all categories. 

You are asked to write at least a paragraph explaining how your nominee meets or exceeds the criteria for the award. If your nominee is chosen as the Langley HS winner, you will be asked to complete the nominator statement form that is included in the official packet for consideration in the next round of the competition.  Thank you for celebrating the wonderful work done at Langley HS by highlighting some of our amazing staff members! All nominations must be submitted by 8:00 am on Monday December 2, 2024. Eligibility and award criteria are listed on each nomination page of the nomination form. If you have any questions, please contact Wayne Biernesser at [email protected]

To nominate a Langley HS staff member, click here.

If you are interested in learning more about the overall FCPS awards process, click here.

Donate to the PTSA 

Donate to the PTSA!  The PTSA depends on donations from our families to provide the programming and school support for this year.  The PTSA budget relies on families donating $125 per student.  If you have yet to donate this year, please do so here.  Already this year, the PTSA has held social events for our students to help build community, like the Tailgate and Trivia Tournament.  PTSA has hosted events to show our wonderful Langley staff how much their work with our students is appreciated, to include the Welcome Back Breakfast and Fall Appreciation Lunch.  PTSA has supported the academic and artistic pursuits of our students including buying books for the English department, sponsoring the Robotics Club, and supporting the performing arts.  We have many more events planned this year, but we need the financial support of our families to make these programs and sponsorships possible!  Please donate!  The link can be found on our website, ptsalangley.org, or donate directly here

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley 

Monday, November 18

• Meet the Coach Night for Winter Sports, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19

• Book Talk with Anna Brown, Lecture Hall 9:30 a.m.
• Partners for Safe Teen Driving, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
• Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, November 22

• Saxon Service

Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29

• Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Meet the Coach Night 

Please join us on November 18th at 7pm in the Auditorium for Winter Sports Parent Night/Meet the Coach Night. There will be a presentation from the Activities Office, Athletic Trainers and Boosters Club followed by breakout sessions with each individual Fall Sport. This is for parents of winter sports athletes only. 

There will also be opportunities to purchase booster membership passes and LHS gear. 

Renaissance Feaste 

Last call for Feaste Tickets!  Dinner seats for the Choral Renaissance Feaste are available until November 29th. Buy now at 2024 Langley High School Renaissance Feaste via ThunderTix before we sell out! The show will feature all four choirs, a winter holiday ambience, beautiful music, wonderful food and holiday cheer. Dinner tickets are priced at $38 and stadium seating on the steps of Langley Hall (no dinner) are being sold for $10. Back by popular demand are pumpkin Bundt cakes baked by one of our own Madrigals, Seth Ludlow.

 

Each year, FCPS looks to honor several staff members for outstanding excellence in their roles:

- Outstanding Teacher (has at least 3 years of experience)

- Outstanding New Teacher (within their first three years)

- Outstanding Principal (has completed at least 3 years as a building Principal)

- Outstanding School Leader (has completed at least 1 year as an Assistant Principal, Director of Student Activities, or Director of Student Services)

- Outstanding Professional Employee (Counselor, Psychologist, Social Worker, College & Career Center Specialist, Systems of Support Advisor (SoSA), School Based Technology Specialist (SBTS), Technology Support Specialist (TSSpec), Instructional Coach, Assessment Coach, Special Education Department Chair, Safety & Security Specialist)

- Outstanding Operational Employee (Administrative and Office Assistants, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison, Safety & Security Assistant)

Our Langley High School winners will be submitted for consideration at the pyramid, region and division levels. We believe that our staff is truly exceptional and that the work we do for our students deserves celebration beyond our school. You may submit this form more than once. You do not have to nominate for all categories. 

You are asked to write at least a paragraph explaining how your nominee meets or exceeds the criteria for the award. If your nominee is chosen as the Langley HS winner, you will be asked to complete the nominator statement form that is included in the official packet for consideration in the next round of the competition.  Thank you for celebrating the wonderful work done at Langley HS by highlighting some of our amazing staff members! All nominations must be submitted by 8:00 am on Monday December 2, 2024. Eligibility and award criteria are listed on each nomination page of the nomination form. If you have any questions, please contact Wayne Biernesser at [email protected]

To nominate a Langley HS staff member, click here.

If you are interested in learning more about the overall FCPS awards process, click here.

Book Talk 

Join LHS Psychologist Anna Brown for an engaging parent conversation on communicating with your student. We will be referring to Ned Johnson's book, What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids, to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance and a Happy Home. Mark your calendar for Tues, Nov 19 at 9:30 am in the Lecture Hall.

RSVP to LHS Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at [email protected] if you can attend.

 

The Safe Community Coalition (SCC) is pleased to welcome back Ned Johnson, best-selling co-author of The Self-Driven Child. Join us Wed, Nov 20 at 7 pm at the McLean Community Center when Ned will discuss Calm Amid the Chaos: Being the Parent Teens Need in a Competitive, Distracted, Divisive World. Learn what connects teen mental health and the motivational impacts of technology and social media, competitive schools and college pressure, and growing up in an unsettled and rapidly changing environment. Ned will provide tools for fostering close connections, navigating tough conversations, and helping teens feel grounded, understood and resilient. Purchase your tickets here.

Wellness Screening for 9th and 11th grade students

Mental health problems can develop in adolescence which is full of emotions for teens. Some of these emotions are actually mental illnesses. Depression is among the most common mental illnesses. Depression is treatable; however, it is a leading risk factor for suicide. To proactively address mental illness, Langley High School is providing a mental wellness screening and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. 

Wellness Screening- December 2, 2024         (9th Grade Parents Only)  

9th grade parents received an email on October 31st with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Wellness Screening- December 9, 2023         (11th Grade Parents Only)  

11th grade parents received an email on November 8th with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Please contact Tim Ready, school counselor, at [email protected] with any questions.

Donate to the PTSA 

Donate to the PTSA!  The PTSA depends on donations from our families to provide the programming and school support for this year.  The PTSA budget relies on families donating $125 per student.  If you have yet to donate this year, please do so here.  Already this year, the PTSA has held social events for our students to help build community, like the Tailgate and Trivia Tournament.  PTSA has hosted events to show our wonderful Langley staff how much their work with our students is appreciated, to include the Welcome Back Breakfast and Fall Appreciation Lunch.  PTSA has supported the academic and artistic pursuits of our students including buying books for the English department, sponsoring the Robotics Club, and supporting the performing arts.  We have many more events planned this year, but we need the financial support of our families to make these programs and sponsorships possible!  Please donate!  The link can be found on our website, ptsalangley.org, or donate directly here

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Dear Saxons,

It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as Langley High School Principal. After six years, four months and fifteen days, today is my last day in Saxon Country. To say it has been the ride of a lifetime would be an understatement. As principal, I have been blessed to work alongside amazing staff members and partner with wonderful families and community members as we have sought to meet the needs of some of the most phenomenal students I have encountered in my career.

While I am excited about my next chapter, the move is bittersweet. In my new role, I will serve as an executive principal, supporting principals in thirty-six schools with a combined enrollment of approximately thirty-seven thousand students. I am looking forward to partnering with principals, staff, and parents as we work to ensure success for each child.

As I depart, I have every confidence that Langley will continue to thrive. I wish you all the very best in the years to come.

Now, let’s get this Saxon party started one final time. There’s much to celebrate in Saxon Country. Don’t believe me? Well, off we go!

Golf- Northern Region Champions

Golf- VHSL State Champions!!!

Girls Cross Country- Liberty District and Northern Region Champions. We wish them luck at tomorrow’s state championship!

Girls’ Volleyball- Liberty District Champs!

Field Hockey- Rotary Cup Champions!

Cheer Senior Night

Dance Team Senior Night

Football Senior Night

Girls’ Golf Senior Night

Field Hockey Senior Night

Boys’ Volleyball Senior Night

Girls’ Volleyball Senior Night

We wish the best of luck to our football team who will be competing this evening in playoffs against Marshall High School. We are sending positive vibes to Girls Cross Country and Gavin Silva who will be competing tomorrow in VHSL state finals and to Girls Volleyball competing in the state quarterfinals. Finally, best of luck to our Model UN club who will be competing this weekend at UVA.

Saxons, let’s remember to Care, Connect, Celebrate so we can Commence! Hail Saxons!

Fondly,

 

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School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley 

Monday, November 11

• Holiday – Schools Closed
• First Day of Winter Sports Tryouts

Tuesday, November 12

• Class of 2026 Parent Coffee, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, November 14

• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 15

• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 16

• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 2:00 p.m.
• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 17

• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, November 18

• Meet the Coach Night for Winter Sports, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19

• Book Talk with Anna Brown, Lecture Hall 9:30 a.m.
• Partners for Safe Teen Driving, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
  • Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, November 22

• Saxon Service

Fall Musical "Disney's Beauty and the Beast"

One of Disney’s most well-known movies, which has captivated audiences since 1991, was turned into a staged musical in November 1993. This classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

 

Showtimes

Thursday, November 14, 7 pm. 

Friday, November 15, 7 pm. 

Saturday, November 16, 2 pm & 7 pm. 

Sunday, November 17, 2:30 pm

https://www.saxonstage.com/

 

Renaissance Feaste 

The Langley Chorus Feaste ticket sales are live and going fast. Buy soon to secure your ticket for December 6th and 7th at 7 pm in Langley Hall. This annual holiday tradition features over 90 students from the Madrigals, Chamber, Concert and Treble Choruses. Mark your calendars for an evening of music, dinner and merriment! Dinner seats include grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and sage drawn butter, harvest vegetables, salad with a simple lemon dressing, cornbread and pumpkin Bundt cakes by Seth Ludlow. Vegetarian and gluten free options are also available. Buy early to secure your seat/s. The event is expected to sell out again this year. Dinner ticket price is $38 a person and stadium style seating on the steps of Langley Hall (does not include dinner) is $10 a person. Tickets can be purchased at Renaissance Feaste | langleychoralguild 

 

Military Appreciation Breakfast

Military Appreciation Breakfast.  With sincere thanks for your service, Langley invites all Military connected parents to an appreciation breakfast during Veterans Day week.  The breakfast will be on Friday, November 15 at 8:30 am in the Lecture Hall. 

RSVP to Julie Zimmerman Hohl, at [email protected], if you can attend.

Book Talk 

Join LHS Psychologist Anna Brown for an engaging parent conversation on communicating with your student. We will be referring to Ned Johnson's book, What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids, to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance and a Happy Home. Mark your calendar for Tues, Nov 19 at 9:30 am in the Lecture Hall.

RSVP to LHS Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at [email protected] if you can attend.

 

The Safe Community Coalition (SCC) is pleased to welcome back Ned Johnson, best-selling co-author of The Self-Driven Child. Join us Wed, Nov 20 at 7 pm at the McLean Community Center when Ned will discuss Calm Amid the Chaos: Being the Parent Teens Need in a Competitive, Distracted, Divisive World. Learn what connects teen mental health and the motivational impacts of technology and social media, competitive schools and college pressure, and growing up in an unsettled and rapidly changing environment. Ned will provide tools for fostering close connections, navigating tough conversations, and helping teens feel grounded, understood and resilient. Purchase your tickets here.

Donate to the PTSA 

Donate to the PTSA!  The PTSA depends on donations from our families to provide the programming and school support for this year.  The PTSA budget relies on families donating $125 per student.  If you have yet to donate this year, please do so here.  Already this year, the PTSA has held social events for our students to help build community, like the Tailgate and Trivia Tournament.  PTSA has hosted events to show our wonderful Langley staff how much their work with our students is appreciated, to include the Welcome Back Breakfast and Fall Appreciation Lunch.  PTSA has supported the academic and artistic pursuits of our students including buying books for the English department, sponsoring the Robotics Club, and supporting the performing arts.  We have many more events planned this year, but we need the financial support of our families to make these programs and sponsorships possible!  Please donate!  The link can be found on our website, ptsalangley.org, or donate directly here

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

National PTA Reflections

Consider this year’s Reflection’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” and create Art that reflects the theme!

Click here for additional information. 

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  November 4 Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) November 5 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day November 11 Holiday | Veterans Day November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley 

Monday, November 4

• School Planning Day – No School for Students

Tuesday, November 4

• Teacher Workday – No School for Students

Monday, November 11

• Holiday – Schools Closed
• First Day of Winter Sports Tryouts

Tuesday, November 12

• Class of 2026 Parent Coffee, 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, November 14

• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 15

• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 16

• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 2:00 p.m.
• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 17

• Fall Musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, Auditorium, 2:30 p.m.

Fall Musical "Disney's Beauty and the Beast"

One of Disney’s most well-known movies, which has captivated audiences since 1991, was turned into a staged musical in November 1993. This classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

 

Showtimes

Thursday, November 14, 7 pm. 

Friday, November 15, 7 pm. 

Saturday, November 16, 2 pm & 7 pm. 

Sunday, November 17, 2:30 pm

https://www.saxonstage.com/

 

Renaissance Feaste 

Save the Date! The Langley HS Chorus is preparing for its annual Renaissance Feaste on December 6 and 7 at 7:00 pm in Langley Hall. Mark your calendars for an evening of music, dinner and merriment. Dinner seats include grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and sage drawn butter, harvest vegetables, salad with a simple lemon dressing, cornbread and pumpkin Bundt cakes for $38 per person. Vegetarian and gluten free options are also available. Stadium style seating on the steps of Langley Hall (does not include dinner) are back this year for $10 a person. Tickets sales will launch to the general public tomorrow, 10/28/24, at https://www.langleychorus.com/renaissance-feaste

Military Appreciation Breakfast

Military Appreciation Breakfast.  With sincere thanks for your service, Langley invites all Military connected parents to an appreciation breakfast during Veterans Day week.  The breakfast will be on Friday, November 15 at 8:30 am in the Lecture Hall. 

RSVP to Julie Zimmerman Hohl, at jbzimmerman@fcps, if you can attend.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

National PTA Reflections

Consider this year’s Reflection’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” and create Art that reflects the theme!

Click here for additional information. 

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  November 4 Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) November 5 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day November 11 Holiday | Veterans Day November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley 

Monday, October 28

• Senior Portrait Photos

Tuesday, October 29

• Senior Portrait Photos
• Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30

• Senior Portrait Photos
• Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 31

• End of 1st Quarter 
• 2 Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1

• Holiday (Schools closed)

Monday, November 4

• School Planning Day – No School for Students

Tuesday, November 4

• Teacher Workday – No School for Students

Monday, November 11

• Holiday – Schools Closed

Senior Portraits for Yearbook

Legacy Studios will return to Langley for Senior Portrait appointments. Appointment times are still available for Oct 28-30.  Schedule your appointment today! 

To schedule click this link  College Visits

Check Langley High School's website for a list of College Visits the week of October 28th.  

College Visits 

 

Please check Naviance for the most up to date list of college visits

These visits are only for students in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026

Dyslexia Open House

In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is hosting its annual Dyslexia Open House on October 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031. Learn about support resources, hear from FCPS staff, and ask questions. Can’t join in-person? Zoom Link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98897578815

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

Contact Carla Anello, Family Liaison at [email protected] if you have questions.

Orchestra Concert 

Tuesday, October 29 

Auditorium: 7:00 p.m. 

Music will include Psycho Prelude, The Nightmare before Christmas, Corpse Bride, Thriller ad more…

Renaissance Feaste 

Save the Date! The Langley HS Chorus is preparing for its annual Renaissance Feaste on December 6 and 7 at 7:00 pm in Langley Hall. Mark your calendars for an evening of music, dinner and merriment. Dinner seats include grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and sage drawn butter, harvest vegetables, salad with a simple lemon dressing, cornbread and pumpkin Bundt cakes for $38 per person. Vegetarian and gluten free options are also available. Stadium style seating on the steps of Langley Hall (does not include dinner) are back this year for $10 a person. Tickets sales will launch to the general public tomorrow, 10/28/24, at https://www.langleychorus.com/renaissance-feaste

PSAT Scores Available

PSAT scores should be released by College Board on October 24th. If you don’t see your score, please be patient as College Board is also releasing scores on November 7 and November 14th.

To prepare and access your score, students must create a College Board account (if they do not already have one). Please follow these directions to create a College Board account. Please remember your email and password for future testing, including AP testing. You will want to use a personal email to create the account, so you have access to College Board after you graduate.  

To create the account, click here.

If you have trouble viewing your scores, ensure your name (same as it is in StudentVue) and your Student ID are listed in your account. If you still can’t access your scores, you will need to call College Board - 1 (866) 630-9305.

Military Appreciation Breakfast

With sincere thanks for your service, Principal Greer invites all Military connected parents to join her for an appreciation breakfast during Veterans Day week.  The breakfast will be on Friday, November 15 at 8:30 am in the Lecture Hall. 

RSVP to Julie Zimmerman Hohl, at [email protected] if you are able to attend.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

National PTA Reflections

Consider this year’s Reflection’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” and create Art that reflects the theme!

Click here for additional information. 

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
• Anxiety, worry, fears
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
• Academic stress

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

*2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  October 31 End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release  November 1 Holiday | Diwali November 1-2 Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos November 4 Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) November 5 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day November 11 Holiday | Veterans Day November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley 

 

Monday, October 28

• Senior Portrait Photos

Tuesday, October 29

• Senior Portrait Photos
• Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30

• Senior Portrait Photos
• Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 31

• End of 1st Quarter | 2 Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1

• Holiday (Schools closed)

Monday, November 4

• School Planning Day – No School for Students

Tuesday, November 4

• Teacher Workday – No School for Students

College Visits

Check Langley High School's website for a list of College Visits the week of October 21st. 

College Visits 

 

Please check Naviance for the most up to date list of college visits

These visits are only for students in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026

FCPS College Fair

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030

Link for information and registration: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

The College Fair is designed to connect high school students with opportunities in postsecondary education. It is one of the largest College Fairs in the region. It features 200 colleges and universities from around the nation as well as representatives from the U.S. Service Academies. Each year the College Fair draws thousands of students and their families.

Virtual Postsecondary Nights

Dates: Monday, October 21, 2024, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Times: Sessions are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. A two-night virtual event featuring live sessions each night! Join us and learn how to be better prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey.

Link for information: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

Registration: Prior registration is not required. All students and their families are welcome to participate in one or all of the virtual sessions. The virtual session links will be published one week before the start date.

2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS)

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s schools in Academics and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website.

To be considered for an academic or VPA Governor’s school, students must complete the steps below.

1. Complete the interest form linked below for either Academics or VPA. The form is a required part of the application process and is due November 6th. No late entries will be accepted. When completing the form, enter a personal email address and do NOT use an fcpsschools.net email address. VDOE cannot send communications to the fcpsschools.net domain.

• Academic Interest form
• Visual and Performing Arts Interest form

1. Attend our school interest meeting

     When:  Wednesday October 23rd 

     Time:    Saxon Time (10:44-11:14)

      Place:  Cafeteria

*Attendance at the meeting is optional but strongly encouraged.

1. Complete the application for the specific program you wish to apply to and return to your school counselor who is supervising the Governor’s School application process.

• Academic applications are due to the school on December 13, 2024.
• VPA applications are due to the school on January 31, 2025.

Dyslexia Open House

In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is hosting its annual Dyslexia Open House on October 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031. Learn about support resources, hear from FCPS staff, and ask questions. Can’t join in-person? Zoom Link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98897578815

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

Contact Carla Anello, Family Liaison at [email protected] if you have questions.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

National PTA Reflections

Consider this year’s Reflection’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” and create Art that reflects the theme!

Click here for additional information. 

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
• Anxiety, worry, fears
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
• Academic stress

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

*2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  October 31 End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release  November 1 Holiday | Diwali November 1-2 Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos November 4 Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) November 5 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day November 11 Holiday | Veterans Day November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley 

Monday, October 14 

• Staff Development Day (Student Holiday) 

Friday, October 18 

• Saxon Service 
• Principal Q & A | PTSA General Membership Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 
• PTSA/Leadership Family Tailgate, Upper Parking Lot, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Monday, October 28

• Senior Portrait Photos

Tuesday, October 29

• Senior Portrait Photos
• Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30

• Senior Portrait Photos
• Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 31

• End of 1st Quarter | 2 Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1

• Holiday (Schools closed)

College Visits

Check Langley High School's website for a list of College Visits the week of October 14th.

College Visits 

 

Please check Naviance for the most up to date list of college visits

These visits are only for students in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026

Vision and Hearing Screening for Sophomores 

The Vision and hearing Screenings will be on October 16th and 17th for all Sophomores.

Students will need to bring reading glasses with them on the day of the screening.

If you are available to volunteer, click on the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B44ACA722A02-51518996-langley#/

Come on out! Wear white and get PINKED OUT at the Family Tailgate, Fri, Oct 18, 5:30–6:30 pm in the Upper Bus Loop Parking Lot just prior to the LHS v. Yorktown football game.

All LHS students, parents and siblings are invited to attend this free social event filled with music, games, giveaways and more. 

Note: the tailgate activities are free but you will need a ticket to enter the football game. Student and adult volunteers are needed to support this fun event. Sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA9A823A2F4C25-51844795-2024. 

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

FCPS College Fair

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030

Link for information and registration: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

The College Fair is designed to connect high school students with opportunities in postsecondary education. It is one of the largest College Fairs in the region. It features 200 colleges and universities from around the nation as well as representatives from the U.S. Service Academies. Each year the College Fair draws thousands of students and their families.

Virtual Postsecondary Nights

Dates: Monday, October 21, 2024, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Times: Sessions are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. A two-night virtual event featuring live sessions each night! Join us and learn how to be better prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey.

Link for information: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

Registration: Prior registration is not required. All students and their families are welcome to participate in one or all of the virtual sessions. The virtual session links will be published one week before the start date.

National PTA Reflections

Consider this year’s Reflection’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” and create Art that reflects the theme!

Click here for additional information. 

PTSA Directory 

A to Z Connect manages the private student directory for the exclusive use of Langley High School students, parents and staff.  If you would like to be included in the school directory, you need to login to your A to Z account and confirm what information you would like available. This is not shared publicly, it's a resource for students, parents, and staff.

https://ptsalangley.membershiptoolkit.com/

A printed version of the directory will be available for a cost of $20.  Once the online directory has been updated and the printed copies are produced, they will be available for purchase at the PTSA meetings.  The PTSA will also communicate other events when the directories will be available for purchase.

Questions? Contact Tonia Powell

LHS Directory Committee

[email protected]

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
• Anxiety, worry, fears
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
• Academic stress

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

*2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  October 14 Student Holiday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day)  October 31 End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release  November 1 Holiday | Diwali November 1-2 Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos November 4 Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) November 5 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day November 11 Holiday | Veterans Day November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Greetings Saxons,

A crisp autumn chill has descended upon Saxon Country, as students and staff have settled into the school year. Great things are happening throughout Langley. Our students are shining on the stage, court and field.

Our Saxon student-athletes and performers continue to shine! Our varsity field hockey, girls' volleyball, and football teams are dominating their seasons, while our talented choir students wowed audiences with their incredible performances during this week's concerts. Congratulations to our Saxon Co-ed Golf-Northern Region Champions! We're so proud of these Saxons for pursuing their passions at such a high level.

To address the concerns raised by the recent changes to FCPS grading policies, we're clarifying the school's retake policy. Teachers have been instructed to update their syllabi accordingly.

 

Langley High School Retake Policy:

To align with division policy and FCPS Secondary Grading and Reporting, Langley High School will implement the following:  For summative assessments, at least one new opportunity to demonstrate proficiency up to 100% shall be provided to any student who completes corrective action determined by the collaborative team.  In the past, the student’s highest score would be entered into the gradebook.  It is our policy that this practice continues.  When a student attempts a re-take assessment, the higher grade will be the one recorded in the gradebook.

 

Once again, I'm incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and partnership. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

 

Fondly,

 

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School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Events for the 2024-2025 school year will be added throughout the school year. Check back frequently for newly added and updates on events. 

This Week at Langley 

Monday, October 7

• Freshman Parent Coffee, Lecture Hall, 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 8

• Underclass Make-up Photos

Wednesday, October 9

• PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10-11)
• SAT (Registered Grade 12 students) 
• No School for Grade 9 
• Two Hour Early Release
• Choral Show, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 10

• Transfer Family Forum, Lecture Hall, 8:30 a.m.
• Choral Show, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events 

Monday, October 14 

• Staff Development Day (Student Holiday) 

Friday, October 18 

• Saxon Service 
• Principal Q & A | PTSA General Membership Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 
• PTSA/Leadership Family Tailgate, Upper Parking Lot, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

College Visits

Check Langley High School's website for a list of College Visits the week of October 7th.

College Visits 

 

Please check Naviance for the most up to date list of college visits

These visits are only for students in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026

Freshman Class Parent Coffee 

Please join us for the first parent coffee for the Freshman Class on Monday, October 7 at 8:30 a.m.! Come meet other Freshman parents and learn about "Finding Your Fit" at Langley HS from Geoff Noto, LHS Director of Student Activities. The coffee will be held in the Lecture Hall at LHS. Although registration is not required to attend, we ask that you kindly click here to RSVP so we have a general idea of attendance. We hope to see you there!

Picture Day Make-Ups for 9th, 10th and 11th graders - Students who have not yet taken a school picture, or students who purchased a picture package, but are unhappy with the image have a chance to be photographed on Tuesday, October 8. Retakes are not available just for ID cards or yearbook unless there is a problem with the picture (ex. eyes closed, hair in face.) Students must have a picture package order to qualify for a retake.

• When - Tuesday, Oct 8, 8am-3pm
• Where - Langley Hall 
• How - Students must take themselves to the photographer before school, Saxon Time, lunch or right at the end of the day. 

Digital PSAT/SAT Test: October 9, 2024

Langley will hold the PSAT/SAT test during the school day on October 9, 2024. An email with testing location and additional details will be sent to enrolling parents & students on October 7, 2024.

Students must use a fully charged FCPS Chromebook to take the digital PSAT/SAT.

• Students must bring their FULLY CHARGED school-issued Chromebook on October 9.
• Options for Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) students are listed in our Student All Schoology Course and included in the email from Ms. Terry.  
• Important Note: Spare Chromebooks are limited and will ONLY be used for students who BYOD or for students with technical issues on the testing date.

Reminder: All 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT, the qualifying test for National Merit, while opt-in seniors will take the SAT School Day.   Seniors who did not opt in SAT School Day and freshmen do not attend school on October 9; it’s an unscheduled school day for them.  

The Langley High School Chorus proudly presents Langley Lights Up Broadway – a spectacular showcase of your favorite Broadway tunes, brought to life by our talented chorus members on Oct 9 and 10 at 7 pm. Tickets are available for purchase here. General admission is $10 for adults and just $5 for students. Additionally, FCPS Faculty/Staff members are entitled to two complimentary tickets each. 

Can't plan ahead? Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive timeless Broadway classics with the Langley

Transfer Families 

Come join Dr. Braden Peterson, Director of Student Services for the third Transfer Family forum on Thursday, October 10 from 9-10 am in the Lecture Hall.  There will be a social coffee beforehand from 8:30-9:00.  Dr. Peterson will talk about resources available from the Student Services Department: meet counselors, the school psychologist, social counselor and the college and career counselor. 

Vision and Hearing Screening for Sophomores 

The Vision and hearing Screenings will be on October 16th and 17th for all Sophomores.

Students will need to bring reading glasses with them on the day of the screening.

Scoliosis Fact Sheet

Click here for information on scoliosis and methods for early detection.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

National PTA Reflections

S

Consider this year’s Reflection’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” and create Art that reflects the theme!

Create your masterpiece in Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Photography or Music Composition.

Express who you are and why Imperfection is accepted, by expressing your ideas, opinions and feelings in an artistic way!

The deadline is on November 15th.

For more information, talk to your English and/or Art teachers, follow this link A Quick Guide - Reflections 2024, scan the QR codes on the posters in the hallways, or email [email protected]

FCPS College Fair

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030

Link for information and registration: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

The College Fair is designed to connect high school students with opportunities in postsecondary education. It is one of the largest College Fairs in the region. It features 200 colleges and universities from around the nation as well as representatives from the U.S. Service Academies. Each year the College Fair draws thousands of students and their families.

Virtual Postsecondary Nights

Dates: Monday, October 21, 2024, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Times: Sessions are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. A two-night virtual event featuring live sessions each night! Join us and learn how to be better prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey.

Link for information: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

Registration: Prior registration is not required. All students and their families are welcome to participate in one or all of the virtual sessions. The virtual session links will be published one week before the start date.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are updated throughout the school year and can be found in Naviance under Colleges à Scholarship Search. Scholarships & Opportunities that require a nomination will be posted on the ‘Class of’ Schoology course page and in Naviance with information and instructions. For additional college and career planning resources, please visit the Langley HS College & Career Center website.

Varsity Tutors – Online Tutoring Services

Tutoring and learning resources at no cost to families

Fairfax County Public Schools is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

Click here for additional information. 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
• Anxiety, worry, fears
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
• Academic stress

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

*2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar 

*as of July 31, 2024

October 3 Holiday | Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown 10/2 - sundown 10/4) October 4 Student Holiday | Teacher Workday October 11 Religious and Cultural Observance | Yom Kippur (begins sundown 10/11 - sundown 10/12) October 14 Student Holiday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day)  October 31 End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release  November 1 Holiday | Diwali November 1-2 Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos November 4 Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) November 5 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day November 11 Holiday | Veterans Day November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 4 Class of 2025 Graduation June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Events for the 2024-2025 school year will be added throughout the school year. Check back frequently for newly added and updates on events. 

This Week at Langley 

 

Thursday, October 3

• Holiday (Rosh Hashanah) – Schools are Closed

Friday, October 4

• Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

Monday, October 7 

• Freshman Parent Coffee, Lecture Hall, 8:30 a.m. 

Tuesday, October 8

• Underclass Make-up Photos

Wednesday, October 9

• PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10-11)
• SAT (Registered Grade 12 students) 
• No School for Grade 9 
• Two Hour Early Release
• Choral Show, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 10

• Transfer Family Forum, Lecture Hall, 8:30 a.m.
• Choral Show, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, October 14 

• Staff Development Day (Student Holiday) 

Friday, October 18 

• Saxon Service 
• Principal Q & A | PTSA General Membership Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 

Student Leadership Development Program

Great Leadership Opportunity for 9th- 11th Graders

The Fairfax County School Board is now accepting applications from 9th-11th graders in good academic standing for the Student Leadership Development Program. The program is for students interested in pursuing futures in law, government, or public policy. Interested students must submit applications to their principal before October 4, 2024.

Selected students will work directly with School Board Members and the School Board Clerk’s office to learn the ins and outs of how FCPS is governed. They will also develop and debate their own policy proposals and acquire details about the process for running to be the Student Representative to the School Board.

 College Visits

College Visits for the week of September 30th 

Date

Time

College/University

Mon September 30, 2024

8:30 AM

Roanoke College

Mon September 30, 2024

9:00 AM

Marist College

Mon September 30, 2024

11:30 AM

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mon September 30, 2024

12:00 PM

Brown University

Mon September 30, 2024

12:30 PM

Butler University

Mon September 30, 2024

1:30 PM

University of California-Santa Cruz

Mon September 30, 2024

2:00 PM

NYU Shanghai

Tue October 1, 2024

8:30 AM

Dickinson College

Tue October 1, 2024

9:00 AM

University of South Florida-Main Campus

Tue October 1, 2024

10:00 AM

Randolph-Macon College

Tue October 1, 2024

11:30 AM

The University of Alabama

Tue October 1, 2024

12:00 PM

Washington and Lee University

Tue October 1, 2024

1:30 PM

Radford University

Wed October 2, 2024

11:30 AM

University of Richmond

Wed October 2, 2024

12:00 PM

Furman University

Wed October 2, 2024

12:30 PM

Clark University

Wed October 2, 2024

1:30 PM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Wed October 2, 2024

2:00 PM

William & Mary

 

**Please check Naviance for the most up to date list of college visits**

These visits are only for students in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026

World Languages Credit by Exam

The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English.

Based on the results of the exam, they can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 passing world language credits. If that language is one of the languages listed below, consider registering your student for the World Languages Credit by Exam!

The 2024 World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at Langley High School on November 6th at 8 AM in Room 2346 (Ms. Terry).

Registration closes on Friday, October 4, at 4 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Please contact your student’s school counselor to register for the exam.

More information, including the list of languages offered on the exam is available online.

Freshman Class Parent Coffee 

Please join us for the first parent coffee for the Freshman Class on Monday, October 7 at 8:30 a.m.! Come meet other Freshman parents and learn about "Finding Your Fit" at Langley HS from Geoff Noto, LHS Director of Student Activities. The coffee will be held in the Lecture Hall at LHS. Although registration is not required to attend, we ask that you kindly click here to RSVP so we have a general idea of attendance. We hope to see you there!

Picture Day Make-Ups for 9th, 10th and 11th graders - Students who have not yet taken a school picture, or students who purchased a picture package, but are unhappy with the image have a chance to be photographed on Tuesday, October 8. Retakes are not available just for ID cards or yearbook unless there is a problem with the picture (ex. eyes closed, hair in face.) Students must have a picture package order to qualify for a retake.

• When - Tuesday, Oct 8, 8am-3pm
• Where - Langley Hall 
• How - Students must take themselves to the photographer before school, Saxon Time, lunch or right at the end of the day. 

Digital PSAT/SAT Test: October 9, 2024

Langley will hold the PSAT/SAT test during the school day on October 9, 2024. An email with testing location and additional details will be sent to enrolling parents & students on October 7, 2024.

Students must use a fully charged FCPS Chromebook to take the digital PSAT/SAT.

• Students must bring their FULLY CHARGED school-issued Chromebook on October 9.
• Options for Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) students are listed in our Student All Schoology Course and included in the email from Ms. Terry.  
• Important Note: Spare Chromebooks are limited and will ONLY be used for students who BYOD or for students with technical issues on the testing date.

Reminder: All 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT, the qualifying test for National Merit, while opt-in seniors will take the SAT School Day.   Seniors who did not opt in SAT School Day and freshmen do not attend school on October 9; it’s an unscheduled school day for them.  

The Langley High School Chorus proudly presents Langley Lights Up Broadway – a spectacular showcase of your favorite Broadway tunes, brought to life by our talented chorus members on Oct 9 and 10 at 7 pm. Tickets are available for purchase here. General admission is $10 for adults and just $5 for students. Additionally, FCPS Faculty/Staff members are entitled to two complimentary tickets each. 

Can't plan ahead? Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive timeless Broadway classics with the Langley

Vision and Hearing Screening for Sophomores 

The Vision and hearing Screenings will be on October 16th and 17th for all Sophomores.

Students will need to bring reading glasses with them on the day of the screening.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

A Guide for Families: Navigating a safe and rewarding school experience with your child!

The 2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide for Families explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment. 

Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet
Please log on to your SIS ParentVUE account and sign to acknowledge review of this document by September 30, 2024.

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

National PTA Reflections

S

Consider this year’s Reflection’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” and create Art that reflects the theme!

Create your masterpiece in Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Photography or Music Composition.

Express who you are and why Imperfection is accepted, by expressing your ideas, opinions and feelings in an artistic way!

The deadline is on November 15th.

For more information, talk to your English and/or Art teachers, follow this link A Quick Guide - Reflections 2024, scan the QR codes on the posters in the hallways, or email [email protected]

National Honor Society Application:

The application for the National Honor Society is now available. The application process is open for all Junior and Seniors. Students interested in applying will need to join the NHS Schoology *Course* page using the code. 

9JH6-MF8S-8C2DV

Applications are due by October 1, 2024. Please email Mrs. Spreter at [email protected] if you have any questions. 

*Current members do not need to re-apply

FCPS College Fair

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030

Link for information and registration: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

The College Fair is designed to connect high school students with opportunities in postsecondary education. It is one of the largest College Fairs in the region. It features 200 colleges and universities from around the nation as well as representatives from the U.S. Service Academies. Each year the College Fair draws thousands of students and their families.

Virtual Postsecondary Nights

Dates: Monday, October 21, 2024, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Times: Sessions are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. A two-night virtual event featuring live sessions each night! Join us and learn how to be better prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey.

Link for information: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

Registration: Prior registration is not required. All students and their families are welcome to participate in one or all of the virtual sessions. The virtual session links will be published one week before the start date.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are updated throughout the school year and can be found in Naviance under Colleges à Scholarship Search. Scholarships & Opportunities that require a nomination will be posted on the ‘Class of’ Schoology course page and in Naviance with information and instructions. For additional college and career planning resources, please visit the Langley HS College & Career Center website.

Varsity Tutors – Online Tutoring Services

Tutoring and learning resources at no cost to families

Fairfax County Public Schools is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

Click here for additional information. 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
• Anxiety, worry, fears
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
• Academic stress

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

*2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar 

*as of July 31, 2024

October 3 Holiday | Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown 10/2 - sundown 10/4) October 4 Student Holiday | Teacher Workday October 11 Religious and Cultural Observance | Yom Kippur (begins sundown 10/11 - sundown 10/12) October 14 Student Holiday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day)  October 31 End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release  November 1 Holiday | Diwali November 1-2 Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos November 4 Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) November 5 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day November 11 Holiday | Veterans Day November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 4 Class of 2025 Graduation June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Greetings Saxons,

It's a pleasure to salute the following students on their fantastic accomplishment. 

Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program

• Anuj Agarwal
• Mateo Albolote
• Andrew Cao 
• Davis Chalmers
• Aidan Chen 
• Ruthie Chian
• Caitlyn Crapco-Wang
• Gabriel Elferrane
• Katherine Fatianov
• Sophia Filipi 
• Nikola Galov
• Tanishka Gandhi
• Jackson Gayl
• Zara Ghattas
• Jacqueline Go 
• Anderson Hoang 
• Caitlin Hohenthaner
• Anya Huang
• Andrew Hwang
• Shriya Jaddu 
• Aryan Jain 
• Shifra Janardhanan
• Anna Jordan 
• Boris Karaivanov
• Katherine Ku 
• Sathvik Lakamsani
• Hannah Lee 
• Ian Liao
• George Lin 
• Matthew Luraschi
• Jonathan Ma
• Natalie Ma
• Aubree Masud
• Noah McFadden 
• Nathaniel Minton
• Liann Moreschi
• Nicholas Newburn
• Cienna Ortiz 
• Edward Park 
• Shakthi Pattabiraman 
• Lila Pesavento 
• Pierce Pryce
• Daniel Qiu 
• Evan Ru 
• Yona Sankar 
• Aanya Shah 
• Ahaan Shah 
• Kaushal Siruvuri
• Joshua Skeen 
• Anthony Starkov 
• Anna Suh 
• Matthew Tam
• Hayley Varacalli 
• Sreeja Vemuri 
• Jenny Wang
• Keely Wen 
• Alice Wigmore 
• Sin Xu 
• Hanna Xue 
• Cecelia Ye 
• Zachary Yellen 
• Tony Yu 
• Oliver Yung 
• Daniel Zeng 
• Allison Zhan 
• Michael Zhang 
• Eric Zhao 
• Sarah Zhong

Fondly, 

 

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School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Events for the 2024-2025 school year will be added throughout the school year. Check back frequently for newly added and updates on events. 

This Week at Langley 

Tuesday, September 24

• Junior Class Parent Coffee, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 

Wednesday, September 25

• Late Buses Begin

Friday, September 27

• Senior Class  Parent Form, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.
• Saxon Service

Thursday, October 3

• Holiday (Rosh Hashanah) – Schools are Closed

Friday, October 4

• Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

Tuesday, October 8

• Underclass Make-up Photos

Wednesday, October 9

• PSAT/SAT
• Two Hour Early Release

Thursday, October 10

• Transfer Family Forum, Lecture Hall, 8:30 a.m.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

 

Did you know?

• Regular school attendance in elementary school improves the chances that your child will read on grade level.
• Chronic absenteeism (missing 18 or more school days per year) is a primary cause of lower academic achievement even when the absences are "excused" or understandable.
• Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
• Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with schoolwork, dealing with peer conflicts or facing some other potentially serious difficulty, and help is available. 

Attendance Works

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

A Guide for Families: Navigating a safe and rewarding school experience with your child!

The 2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide for Families explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment. 

Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet
Please log on to your SIS ParentVUE account and sign to acknowledge review of this document by September 30, 2024.

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

 College Visits

College Visits for the week of September 23rd 

Date

Time

College/University

Mon September 23, 2024

8:30 AM

Florida Institute of Technology

Mon September 23, 2024

10:00 AM

University of California-Berkeley

Mon September 23, 2024

11:30 AM

University of Mary Washington

Mon September 23, 2024

12:00 PM

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Mon September 23, 2024

12:30 PM

Carnegie Mellon University

Mon September 23, 2024

1:30 PM

Mary Baldwin University

Mon September 23, 2024

2:00 PM

Richmond American University London

Tue September 24, 2024

8:30 AM

Savannah College of Art and Design

Tue September 24, 2024

9:00 AM

University of Mississippi

Tue September 24, 2024

10:00 AM

Johns Hopkins University

Tue September 24, 2024

11:30 AM

Hofstra University

Tue September 24, 2024

1:30 PM

Bowdoin College

Tue September 24, 2024

2:00 PM

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Wed September 25, 2024

8:30 AM

Eckerd College

Wed September 25, 2024

9:00 AM

Goucher College

Wed September 25, 2024

10:00 AM

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Wed September 25, 2024

11:30 AM

University of Georgia

Wed September 25, 2024

12:00 PM

George Mason University

Wed September 25, 2024

12:30 PM

John Carroll University

Wed September 25, 2024

2:00 PM

Elon University

Thu September 26, 2024

8:30 AM

Hollins University

Thu September 26, 2024

9:00 AM

Christopher Newport University

Thu September 26, 2024

10:00 AM

Davidson College

Thu September 26, 2024

12:30 PM

Drexel University

Thu September 26, 2024

1:30 PM

Gettysburg College

Thu September 26, 2024

2:00 PM

The University of the South

Fri September 27, 2024

11:30 AM

Wake Forest University

Fri September 27, 2024

12:00 PM

Purdue University-Main Campus

Fri September 27, 2024

12:30 PM

University of Florida

Fri September 27, 2024

1:30 PM

University of Rhode Island

Fri September 27, 2024

2:00 PM

Bucknell University

 

**Please check Naviance for the most up to date list of college visits**

These visits are only for students in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026

Saxon Service

Students can earn an hour of service credit during school! The first Saxon Service of the school year is Fri, Sept 27 in the Cafeteria during Saxon Time. Saxon Service offers interested students the opportunity to engage in a variety of service learning projects while earning one hour of service learning credit. Options include:

• Making dog and cat toys for area shelters
• Folding origami cranesfor people with cancer
• Making cards for hospitalized childrenfor active duty military
• Making blankets for area shelters

Making bracelets to support Reading students at a Title 1 school

• Playing freerice.comto help world hunger
• Crafting beads from recycled cereal boxes for a school in Haiti

All students are encouraged to participate! While not required, students are encouraged to participate in some kind of service while at Langley. It's an opportunity to relax, socialize and reap the positive social-emotional benefits associated with helping others. Students with at least 40 hours of service during high school (10 hours per year) are eligible to earn a Service Cord to be worn at graduation.

For questions about Saxon Service or if you are interested in becoming a parent volunteer contact Julie Zimmerman Hohl at [email protected]

World Languages Credit by Exam

The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English.

Based on the results of the exam, they can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 passing world language credits. If that language is one of the languages listed below, consider registering your student for the World Languages Credit by Exam!

The 2024 World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at Langley High School on November 6th at 8 AM in Room 2346 (Ms. Terry).

Registration closes on Friday, October 4, at 4 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Please contact your student’s school counselor to register for the exam.

More information, including the list of languages offered on the exam is available online.

Picture Day Make-Ups for 9th, 10th and 11th graders - Students who have not yet taken a school picture, or students who purchased a picture package, but are unhappy with the image have a chance to be photographed on Tuesday, October 8. Retakes are not available just for ID cards or yearbook unless there is a problem with the picture (ex. eyes closed, hair in face.) Students must have a picture package order to qualify for a retake.

• When - Tuesday, Oct 8, 8am-3pm
• Where - Langley Hall 
• How - Students must take themselves to the photographer before school, Saxon Time, lunch or right at the end of the day. 

National PTA Reflections

Start off the new school year by tapping into your artistic side.

Enter the National PTA’s Reflections contest this Fall. 

Choose a category. 

Follow this link A Quick Guide - Reflections 2024  and let your imagination run wild. 

This year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection” can take you anywhere. 

Take some time for yourself and create something new! 

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are updated throughout the school year and can be found in Naviance under Colleges à Scholarship Search. Scholarships & Opportunities that require a nomination will be posted on the ‘Class of’ Schoology course page and in Naviance with information and instructions. For additional college and career planning resources, please visit the Langley HS College & Career Center website.

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
• Anxiety, worry, fears
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
• Academic stress

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

*2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar 

*as of July 31, 2024

October 3 Holiday | Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown 10/2 - sundown 10/4) October 4 Student Holiday | Teacher Workday October 11 Religious and Cultural Observance | Yom Kippur (begins sundown 10/11 - sundown 10/12) October 14 Student Holiday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day)  October 31 End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release  November 1 Holiday | Diwali November 1-2 Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos November 4 Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) November 5 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day November 11 Holiday | Veterans Day November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 4 Class of 2025 Graduation June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Events for the 2024-2025 school year will be added throughout the school year. Check back frequently for newly added and updates on events. 

This Week at Langley 

Monday, September 16

• Sophomore Class Parent Forum, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 

Saturday, September 21

• Homecoming Dance, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 24

• Junior Class Parent Coffee, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 

Wednesday, September 25

• Late Buses Begin

Friday, September 27

• Senior Class  Parent Form, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.
• Saxon Service

Thursday, October 3

• Holiday (Rosh Hashanah) – Schools are Closed

Friday, October 4

• Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

Tuesday, October 8

• Underclass Make-up Photos

Wednesday, October 9

• PSAT/SAT
• Two Hour Early Release

Thursday, October 10

• Transfer Family Forum, Lecture Hall, 8:30 a.m.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected].

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

A Guide for Families: Navigating a safe and rewarding school experience with your child!

The 2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide for Families explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment. 

Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet
Please log on to your SIS ParentVUE account and sign to acknowledge review of this document by September 30, 2024.

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

Transfer Families 

Join us for a pre-Homecoming game dinner sponsored by the PTSA Family Network on Sept 20 from 5:30-7 pm in the outdoor amphitheater in the front of the school.  If you’re able to make it, please RSVP to Julie Zimmerman Hohl at [email protected] with the number attending. Families are welcome.

 College Visits

College Visits for the week of September 16th

Time

Date

College/University

8:30 AM

Mon September 16, 2024

University of Chicago

9:00 AM

Mon September 16, 2024

Longwood University

10:00 AM

Mon September 16, 2024

Randolph College

11:30 AM

Mon September 16, 2024

The Catholic University of America

12:00 PM

Mon September 16, 2024

United States Naval Academy

12:30 PM

Mon September 16, 2024

Wellesley College

2:00 PM

Mon September 16, 2024

Goldsmiths University of London

8:30 AM

Tue September 17, 2024

St. Mary's College of Maryland

9:00 AM

Tue September 17, 2024

University of Southern California

10:00 AM

Tue September 17, 2024

Greensboro College

11:30 AM

Tue September 17, 2024

Columbia University in the City of New York

9:00 AM

Wed September 18, 2024

Tufts University

10:00 AM

Wed September 18, 2024

University of Virginia-Main Campus

12:30 PM

Wed September 18, 2024

Indiana University-Bloomington

1:30 PM

Wed September 18, 2024

Salve Regina University

2:00 PM

Wed September 18, 2024

Pomona College

11:30 AM

Thu September 19, 2024

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

12:00 PM

Thu September 19, 2024

University of Utah

1:00 PM

Thu September 19, 2024

Oberlin College

1:30 PM

Thu September 19, 2024

Bates College

10:00 AM

Fri September 20, 2024

University of Louisville

1:30 PM

Fri September 20, 2024

Wentworth Institute of Technology

2:00 PM

Fri September 20, 2024

Haverford College

 

**Please check Naviance for the most up to date list of college visits**

These visits are only for students in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026

Homecoming Tickets Date:  Saturday, September  21, 2024 Time:  8:00 - 10:00pm Tickets available for purchase through My School Bucks through Sunday, September 15th.  Please turn in completed guest forms to Ms. Brown in the Student Activities office    Saxon Service

Students can earn an hour of service credit during school! The first Saxon Service of the school year is Fri, Sept 27 in the Cafeteria during Saxon Time. Saxon Service offers interested students the opportunity to engage in a variety of service learning projects while earning one hour of service learning credit. Options include:

• Making dog and cat toys for area shelters
• Folding origami cranesfor people with cancer
• Making cards for hospitalized childrenfor active duty military
• Making blankets for area shelters

Making bracelets to support Reading students at a Title 1 school

• Playing freerice.comto help world hunger
• Crafting beads from recycled cereal boxes for a school in Haiti

All students are encouraged to participate! While not required, students are encouraged to participate in some kind of service while at Langley. It's an opportunity to relax, socialize and reap the positive social-emotional benefits associated with helping others. Students with at least 40 hours of service during high school (10 hours per year) are eligible to earn a Service Cord to be worn at graduation.

For questions about Saxon Service or if you are interested in becoming a parent volunteer contact Julie Zimmerman Hohl at [email protected]

World Languages Credit by Exam

The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English.

Based on the results of the exam, they can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 passing world language credits. If that language is one of the languages listed below, consider registering your student for the World Languages Credit by Exam!

The 2024 World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at Langley High School on November 6th at 8 AM in Room 2346 (Ms. Terry).

Registration closes on Friday, October 4, at 4 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Please contact your student’s school counselor to register for the exam.

More information, including the list of languages offered on the exam is available online.

National PTA Reflections

Start off the new school year by tapping into your artistic side.

Enter the National PTA’s Reflections contest this Fall. 

Choose a category. 

Follow this link A Quick Guide - Reflections 2024  and let your imagination run wild. 

This year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection” can take you anywhere. 

Take some time for yourself and create something new! 

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are updated throughout the school year and can be found in Naviance under Colleges à Scholarship Search. Scholarships & Opportunities that require a nomination will be posted on the ‘Class of’ Schoology course page and in Naviance with information and instructions. For additional college and career planning resources, please visit the Langley HS College & Career Center website.

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
• Anxiety, worry, fears
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
• Academic stress

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

*2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar 

*as of July 31, 2024

October 3 Holiday | Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown 10/2 - sundown 10/4) October 4 Student Holiday | Teacher Workday October 11 Religious and Cultural Observance | Yom Kippur (begins sundown 10/11 - sundown 10/12) October 14 Student Holiday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day)  October 31 End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release  November 1 Holiday | Diwali November 1-2 Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos November 4 Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) November 5 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day November 11 Holiday | Veterans Day November 27-29 Holidays | Thanksgiving Break December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 4 Class of 2025 Graduation June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Greetings Saxons,

 Another great week is in the books in Saxon Country. Here are this week’s highlights from Saxon Country!

Congratulations to the 19 Langley seniors who have qualified as Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Over 1.3 million juniors in approximately 21,000 high schools entered the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of US high school seniors and includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

Way to go- Katie Chen, Ariaana Downing, Leon Huang, Emily Hur, Zelmay Jan, Danna Jia, Arnav Ketineni, Amy Key, Chinmayee Lanka, Jayden Lee, Ethan Liu, Bryce Myers, Lindsey Newberg, Brendan Oakes, Vishwa Rakasi, Anniyah Rizvi, Riley Seewer, John Wu and Raymond Zhang!

Langley High School’s Model United Nations Team (Langley MUN) was named the best high school model UN program in the country by All-American Model UN, which trains and mentors future leaders in global affairs across the United States.  The #1 ranking is the culmination of eight consecutive years of excellence, marked by the club’s repeated success in winning the Best Large Delegation award at the most competitive Model UN conferences during the 2023/2024 school year. We salute MUN members and their sponsor Jennifer Stocks!

As previously shared, I am excited to announce my promotion to Region 4 Executive Principal. While my official start date is September 23, 2024, I have agreed to continue in my current role at Langley until a new principal is in place.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the principal of Saxon Country and look forward to continuing for the foreseeable future.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,